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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.63, 9,208.13 and 3,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.63, 9,208.13 and 3,688.50 is: 5,090.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.63 : 9,208.13 = 3,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.63/9,208.13 = 3,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.63x = 9,208.13 × 3,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.63x = 33,964,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,964,169.06/6,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.07

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